March, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

March 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Hanwha Joins Canada Submarine Program

Hanwha Ocean of South Korea has established a series of partnerships with Canadian industry and academic institutions to support development efforts linked to the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. The...

GE to Add 5,000 Jobs With $1B Expansion

GE Aerospace is committing $1 billion to expand its defense manufacturing capacity across the United States, aiming to accelerate aircraft engine production, strengthen supply chains, and meet growing military...

Rifle Laser Weapon Targets Enemy Drones

Lyocon, a subsidiary of technology firm Nuburu, has completed early testing of a portable directed-energy weapon designed to counter hostile drones in contested airspace. The system uses laser technology...

March 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

New AI Platform Targets Smarter Drone Detection

Technology company Mobix Labs has recently tested its newest AI-enabled drone platform in field trials designed to demonstrate improvements in threat detection and battlefield awareness. The system combines autonomous...

$663M Boost for Canada Aerospace Defense R&D

The Canadian government is planning a major investment exceeding 900 million Canadian dollars to expand national research in drone technology and airborne defense systems. The initiative will be overseen...

Investment Boost for Aerodrome Loitering Munitions

EagleNXT, a US defense technology firm specializing in unmanned systems and advanced sensors, has revealed a new strategic investment in Israeli defense startup Aerodrome aimed at strengthening its position...

$9.9M US Contract Awarded to FN America

The US Department of Defense has awarded FN America a contract worth $9.9 million to produce additional M240B medium machine guns for the US Army and Navy. The weapons...

March 9, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Saab Targets Portuguese Gripen Assembly

Swedish defense company Saab is exploring ways to strengthen industrial collaboration with Portugal as the country evaluates potential replacements for its current fleet of F-16 fighter jets. The company...

First Type 12 Long-Range Missiles to Kyushu

Japan has initiated preparations to deploy its enhanced Type 12 long-range surface-to-ship missile system after launchers for the first batch arrived at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto Prefecture. Located on...

March 9, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

New GaN Radar Tracks Rockets, Artillery

Spain is developing a new counter-battery radar capability intended to improve the detection and tracking of hostile indirect fire on the battlefield. The planned system, called the Radar for...